Store Integrations
Connect your Shopify, Etsy, eBay, or WooCommerce store in minutes. Orders sync automatically, and tracking numbers push back to your store when you ship.
5+
Platforms
Shopify, Etsy, eBay, WooCommerce, Amazon
15 min
Sync Interval
Automatic order import
2-way
Data Flow
Orders in, tracking out
Unlimited
Connected Stores
No per-store fees
Benefits
Why Businesses Choose This Feature
- Automatic Order Import
New orders from your connected stores appear in ShipWave automatically. No CSV uploads, no copy-pasting, no manual entry.
- Fulfillment Sync
When you buy a label in ShipWave, the tracking number and carrier are pushed back to your store. Orders are marked as shipped automatically.
- Multi-Store Management
Sell on Shopify, Etsy, and eBay? Manage all orders from a single ShipWave dashboard. One workflow for all your sales channels.
How Store Integrations Work
Connect Your Store
Authorize ShipWave to access your store via OAuth. We support Shopify, Etsy, eBay, and WooCommerce.
Orders Sync Automatically
New and unfulfilled orders import into ShipWave every 15 minutes. You can also trigger a manual sync at any time.
Ship & Fulfill
Create labels in ShipWave, and tracking info is pushed back to your store. Customers get notified through your store's existing email flows.
How Store Integrations Power Your Fulfillment
The Multi-Channel Challenge
Selling on multiple platforms is one of the fastest ways to grow your e-commerce business, but it creates a fulfillment headache. Each platform has its own order dashboard, its own shipping workflow, and its own way of handling tracking updates. Without a central hub, you end up logging into three or four different dashboards every day, copying order details between systems, and manually updating tracking numbers. Mistakes are inevitable: a Shopify order gets the wrong tracking number, an eBay order sits unfulfilled for days because you did not check that dashboard. ShipWave solves this by pulling every order into a single fulfillment queue, regardless of where it was placed.
How Order Sync Works Under the Hood
When you connect a store, ShipWave sets up a webhook listener for real-time order notifications and runs a periodic sync every 15 minutes as a safety net. New orders include all the data you need: customer name and address, line items with SKUs and quantities, shipping method selected at checkout, and any special instructions. For Shopify specifically, ShipWave also pulls multi-location fulfillment assignments — if Shopify assigns items to different locations, those assignments flow into ShipWave so you can ship from the right warehouse. The sync is incremental, meaning only new or updated orders are fetched, keeping the process fast even for stores with thousands of historical orders.
Fulfillment Push-Back and Customer Notifications
When you purchase a shipping label in ShipWave, the tracking number and carrier information push back to the original store within seconds. On Shopify, this marks the order as fulfilled and triggers Shopify email notifications to the customer. On Etsy and eBay, tracking is uploaded and the order status updates automatically. For multi-box shipments (split across multiple packages), ShipWave pushes each tracking number back individually with the correct line items scoped to each package. This means your customers see accurate tracking for their specific items, not a confusing list of unrelated tracking numbers.
Handling Multi-Store Conflicts and Deduplication
When you sell the same products on multiple platforms, inventory conflicts are a constant risk. A customer buys your last unit on Shopify while someone else is buying it on eBay at the same time. ShipWave does not manage your inventory quantities directly (that is your inventory management system responsibility), but it does make fulfillment fast enough to minimize the window for overselling. The faster you ship and update tracking, the faster inventory quantities adjust across platforms. For businesses that need real-time inventory sync, ShipWave integrates with marketplace selling features that push inventory updates across channels when quantities change.
Centralized Shipping vs. Per-Platform Fulfillment
| Feature | ShipWave | Shipping from Each Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Order management | One dashboard for all stores | Log into each platform separately |
| Rate comparison | 12+ carriers for every order | Limited to platform-native options |
| Tracking push-back | Automatic with scoped line items | Manual or basic auto-push |
| Multi-box shipments | Per-package tracking for each item | One tracking number per order |
| Label discounts | Up to 54% off retail rates | Platform-rate only (often higher) |
| Multi-store support | Unlimited stores, one workflow | Separate workflow per store |
Supported Platforms
ShipWave integrates with the most popular e-commerce platforms.
- Shopify — Full order sync with automatic fulfillment push-back
- Etsy — Import orders and mark as shipped with tracking
- eBay — Sync orders and upload tracking numbers
- WooCommerce — REST API integration for order management
- Amazon — Order import and fulfillment tracking
- Automatic sync every 15 minutes (configurable)
- Manual sync button for immediate order import
- Multi-store support — connect multiple stores at once
- REST API available for custom integrations
Who Uses Store Integrations
Multi-Channel Sellers
Businesses selling on Shopify, Etsy, and eBay simultaneously consolidate all orders into one fulfillment queue instead of juggling three separate dashboards.
Growing Shopify Stores
Shopify sellers outgrowing Shopify Shipping use ShipWave for better carrier rates, batch processing, and advanced features while keeping their existing Shopify storefront.
Etsy Sellers
Etsy shop owners connect their store to access discounted USPS, UPS, and FedEx rates not available through Etsy Shipping Labels, saving 20-40% per shipment.
eBay Power Sellers
High-volume eBay sellers use ShipWave to meet eBay shipping metrics, upload tracking numbers automatically, and maintain Top Rated Plus status with fast fulfillment.
WooCommerce Stores
Self-hosted WooCommerce stores that lack built-in shipping features connect to ShipWave for rate comparison, label purchasing, and automatic fulfillment sync via REST API.
Amazon Merchant Fulfilled
Amazon sellers who fulfill their own orders (not FBA) import orders to ShipWave for cheaper labels and faster processing while pushing tracking back to meet Amazon shipping SLAs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to connect my store?
Most integrations take under 2 minutes. Click "Connect Store" in ShipWave, select your platform, and authorize access via OAuth. Orders start syncing immediately.
How often do orders sync?
Orders sync automatically every 15 minutes via polling, and in real-time via webhooks for Shopify. You can also trigger a manual sync at any time from the dashboard.
Does ShipWave push tracking back to my store?
Yes. When you purchase a label in ShipWave, the tracking number and carrier are pushed back to your store automatically. This marks orders as fulfilled and triggers customer notification emails.
Can I connect multiple stores from the same platform?
Yes. You can connect multiple Shopify stores, multiple eBay accounts, etc. All orders from all connected stores appear in a single fulfillment queue.
What data is synced from my store?
ShipWave imports order details including customer name, shipping address, line items, SKUs, quantities, shipping method, and order notes. Product images and prices are also synced for reference.
Will connecting ShipWave affect my store settings?
No. ShipWave only reads order data and writes fulfillment/tracking information. It does not change your store settings, products, or pricing.
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Import orders automatically and ship from one platform.